Dhaka, June 21 -- Ganatantrik Odhikar Committee (GOC), a coalition of left-leaning political groups, on Saturday called for the Chittagong Port to be operated using domestic resources, rejecting the idea of handing over management to foreign entities.

The demand was raised during a discussion titled 'Why is Leasing Chittagong Port to a Foreign Company Risky?', held at the Economic Reporters' Forum (ERF) auditorium in Paltan on Saturday.

Economist and civil society activist Professor Anu Muhammad, speaking as the chief guest, said the current Bangladeshi management at Chittagong Port is functioning effectively.

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